Qatar on Superbike Circuit. (Motorcycling in Qatar)

Brands Hatch, England: (Saturday 26 July 2003) Hot on the heels of the MotoGP news, it has just been announced that on 20th of February 2005, for the first time in history, Qatar will host a round of the FIM SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.

This important decision was reached thanks to the collaboration and passion of Qatar's highest authorities. After much careful examination, the FIM Superbike World Championship was considered by them to be one of the most important motoring events to be used as a driving force for the development of their country and to make it known at an international level.

The official announcement was made today at Brands Hatch by Nasser Khalifa Al-Atiyah, the President of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, and the Chairman of FGSPORT, Mr. Maurizio Flammini.

President Naser Al-Atiyah stated that, "We consider entry of our country into the FIM Superbike World Championship to be extremely important both from a point of view of international image and from an economical standpoint."

Mr. Maurizio Flammini, FGSPORT Chairman, satisfied with the agreement that has been signed, added "As FGSPORT we are delighted to have added a country like Qatar to the World Superbike Calendar. Qatar offers enormous market possibilities for the motorcycle industry: it's a "young", enthusiastic country, but also "old" as far as traditions and history are concerned. The date of February 20th perfectly satisfies our need to prolong exposure of our championship during a period of the year that is good for television audiences. Construction of a high quality standard circuit and a three-year contract give us with the necessary assurances of quality, continuity and stability that are at the basis of our Championship."

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